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    CATALPA x erubescens 'Purpurea'
    CATALPA x erubescens 'Purpurea'
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    CATALPA x erubescens 'Purpurea'

    Commonly known as Hybrid catalpa, Indian bean tree

    AWARD
    Young leaves and shoots dark purple gradually becoming dark green
     
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    • Good to know
      Wildlife plant - insects. Can be grown as a pollard for larger leaves
    • Pests & Diseases
      None.
    • Place of origin
      Southeastern USA.
    • Resistant to honey fungus
      These plants have little or few problems with honey fungus.
    • Deciduous
      Broadly ovate leaves 25-40cm (10-16in) long with 3 shallow, tapered lobes.
    • White
      To 5cm (2in) across, marked yellow and purple Slender pods to 40cm (16in) long.
    • Panicles
      Large, upright panicles to 30cm (12in) long
    • Fully hardy
    • Purple
    • Lobed
    • Ovate
    • Height
      15m (49ft)
    • Spread
      15m (49ft)
    • Tree
      Spreading habit. Flowers are followed followed by slender pods to 40cm (16in) long
    • Pruning group 1
      Suitable for: Deciduous and evergreen trees, and some deciduous shrubs.
      Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Prune wayward or crossing branches to maintain a healthy framework.
      When: When dormant in the late winter/early spring. Some in the summer/autumn to prevent bleeding of sap.

    • Pruning group 4
      Suitable for: Deciduous trees and shrubs that flower on current year's growth or are grown for winter stem effect.
      Pruning: Hard prune to a low permanent framework.
      When: Annually in early Spring.

      As a pollard
    • Hardy - very cold winter
      Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F)
    • Autumn Seasonal Interest
    • Spring Seasonal Interest
    • Summer Seasonal Interest
    • Fertile moist well-drained soil
    • Full sun
      Shelter from strong winds ,and young plants from severe frosts.
    • Rounded to broadly spreading
    • Bee friendly
    • Mature Size
      15m (49ft)
      		 tree - guide for size not form Average Person
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